We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Vanessa Aguilera Volkmann. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Vanessa below.

Vanessa, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Setting up an independent practice is a daunting endeavor. Can you talk to us about what it was like for you – what were some of the main steps, challenges, etc.

In 2021 I was sick at home scrolling to social media when I saw this girl from Colombia jumping in bouncing boots ! I always been passionated about weird and unique everything! And of course dance and workouts! I saw the brand Kangoo Jumps looked online in the USA and I bought it litteraly like 2 hrs after I saw this woman jumping. I never tried it before ! And we’re not cheap but I always like to take risks!

I got the boots try them on and in seconds I was already jumping and dancing follow some videos …and the distribuidor asked me if I wanted to do the online instructor training ! I didn’t think twice ! Btw: was a great idea because when younger I got pretty bad problem with my knees and the boots provided 80% less impact in the joints!

Did my first training online it took me about 3 months.
In October 2021 I started teaching for first time in public parks in the city.
Since then I haven’t stopped teaching a months! I done 2 trainings in Texas and one in New York also two online trainings. I’m certified to teach 4 different Kangoo jumps programs.

Has been a challenge Gainesville is a small town I’ve been growing because of social media and the fun classes and creative videos I share. I made a team! A group and building a community… the team have perform twice at the Gainesville Downtown art festival showing both times a class demonstration we show how we build our choreos and we enjoy the journey during the whole class.
We had our first show anniversary at the Hippodrome amphitheater an iconic place in town in October 2023.
It was a success students and visitors enjoyed the show plus we invited local artist to performance other kind of dance styles like Acroyoga, hip hop, zumba, chair dance, shuffle dance, belly dance and more.

Has been a hard journey in order to keep growing I need consistency from the students and that’s the hardest part, but I’m not giving up. I’ll keep doing my best and bring a small and bounce in this town!

The best advice as a fitness instructor, dancer mother of two and also professional is don’t give up. Is not an easy journey there is some ups and downs but if you are passionated about it everything will be get better and better. You can do this :) be consistent and don’t give up !

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

About me! I’m Venezuelan Vet mother of two happily married and now fitness instructor ! Kangoo jumps fitness instructor and Dancer.
I’ve been dancing for 30 years! I started teaching when I discovered these fun boots on instagram and bought them hours later after saw a girl bouncing with it! 2 weeks after I got them without ever trying a class because there wasn’t anything near town I decided to become instructor.
And here I am after 2 online trainings and 3 in person trainings! Giving the best of the best experience !
As a dancer I know discipline is key and for that reasons I’m so consistent and don’t stop!

I plan every month fun themed classes, I also do collabs with other instructor from other workouts in town and we do mixed classes.

Something I’m helping my students with is to enjoy a fun workout! To enjoy a fun cardio!
Cardio for real was never as Fun as now!

I’m very proud of how the classes end everybody get impressed on how they did! They enjoy the class! They leave with a happy face! And must of them come back often !

One of the best benefits of Kangoo jumps and my classes is that doing this workout wearing the Kangoo jumps rebound boots you have up to 80% less impact than doing a workout with conventional shoes! Plus of course you burn more calories between 25-50% more! Is totally worth it to try !

And just to let the new people know ! I have boots to rent during the class! So please just let me know your shoe size and weight and I’ll have the right pair for you!

Join us! This year 2024 we have many Fun classes and events that I promise you will enjoy !

And I can also offer you a private lesson if you want to enjoy this and do something new with you friends and family at your own place and when best works for you.

Can you tell us about what’s worked well for you in terms of growing your clientele?

This is pretty nice question ! Social media friends! Honestly social media and consistency is key when I make a video and I tag my students they share this videos and their friends see them jumping. Because the boots are so intimidating for a lot of people when they see their friend brother, or sister jumping they are like what! If they can do it I can too!
I imagine some people open their social media and see me everyday doing something fun and creative but at the same time a workout and having fun ! All in one !
So that way they follow they enjoy and eventually show up for one of my classes!
For this reason guys is very important that you support us, with a follow, like and share! You can’t imagine the help that is. You might think is not that much but it is! We create a group of real people and we become a nice healthy community :)

What do you think helped you build your reputation within your market?

I think is the consistency ! First People that followed me from day one have seen my body transformation ! I’m a mother of two of course my body has change many times and has been a challenge to get it back! And I must say I look better now in my mid 30’s that when I was in my 20’s single and kid free hahaha be is because when you find a hobby that is also a passion for you a plus is that is a healthy activity everything gets easier… so yes 1. My body transformation might inspire and motivate some people. 2. As I said in the other question the social media! People follow me from the beginning and can see how the group is growing ! How the technique is improving not only for me but but for my students !

3. They see happy faces in my videos they see happy people they know there is something about it that will make them happy!

4. They see that I don’t give up! Even in hard days and months I’ll do my best to give the best!

5. We are showing our moves in town. And for a small town do special events and shows is a big deal ! Because we all want to have some cool plans every other week and weekend right ?

Contact Info:

• Website: www.kangooclubfitgainesville.fl
• Instagram: Kangooclubgainesville
• Facebook: Kangoo club fit Gainesville Fl
• Linkedin: Vanevolkmannarts